We WANT YOU to come out and party with us!

FatheR BrotheR Sun put together a full horn section, to accompany our already dope FBS tribe. IT is IMPORTANT that you come out and have a good time with us, as we NEED to fill The Chapel, and this is where you come in. COME. We are calling in every favor to show up that we can muster, and Saturday April 9th is the day WE NEED AND WANT YOU TO SHOW UP AND PARTY WITH US.

FatheR BrotheR Sun just Headlined the 8th Annual Mount Tamalpais’ Marin Jazz Festival on Sunday October 4th, and we had a blast!

Thanks to Winona and John Lovell, who organize it, and to DJ Mikel Mundi for keeping the seams on the party, and the dust on the shoes! NEXT UP! Oakland, CA to Arcata, CA Tour.

Oakland, California – Saturday November 14th, 2015

Arcata, California – Saturday November 21st, 2015

It’s time to hit the road! FBS is heading up to Arcata on Saturday November 21st to play with Smoke N’ Mirrors & Dr. Funk, along with other special guests, but before we leave, we are playing Saturday November 14th at Awaken Cafe (openers to be announced). In the meantime, please listen to our promotional album:

Chloe Jean was invited to play and welcomed the band to back her, so we are learning more of her songs from her latest body of work ‘Freak’ (LINK).

Take a listen to Chloe Jean backed by FatheR BrotheR Sun:

Also, we are dialing in some other dates for a back-yard boogie in my North Oakland/Emeryville space in late late August (SO Stay Tuned), as that space is about to be gobbled up by the spirits of the New Oakland Development aka pretty little gentrification.

On a lighter note, I have had the pleasure of getting away for three days, where I swam in a secluded part of the Yuba River, awoke to its’ roar, and sat tranquilly in a wood heated hot tub amongst a flourishing garden of vegetables and country living; thanks to my cuddle bug.

This summer has been absolutely amazing,so far. Though, to be inclusive of the normal fatigue of working to appreciate the highlighted blissed-out moments, all things worth maintaining and doing require work to bring into fruition, and maintanence to keep functional and/or progressing towards improvements. Like the garden I mentioned, the lovely hosts worked to maintain the health of it. While I was a visitor on vacation, they relaxed with us from time to time, though there was always work to be done in the midst of our arrival and stay. I am grateful to experience the beauty of nature, and for being an honored guest of friends who were willing to share the fruits of their labor with us.

Speaking of fruits of labor, my best friend and I, while on vacation, were talking about the importance of valuing the work we put into the nouns that matter to us; the people, places and things. I have been thinking about this for some time alone too. In the last year I have set out to release a body of work, and it was through my awareness, aims, support, actions, and drive that it finally came to pass. I have given quite a few CD’s of my EP away for free, sold many copies, and have become very selective about releasing anymore physical copies. Valuing my product, time, and energy is very important. My work was not done for free, and I have spent a great deal of time, energy, and money to nurse “fruit from my tree.” I would love for you to enjoy the fruits of my labor, but just as I had to drive miles to relax, swim, and vacate my routines, you too will have to make time for this journey: Here is 1 of 2 albums ~ Volume Atiim

Lastly, I have put a great deal of effort into some things, and ultimately did not put enough energy into other aspectz of my life. I have taken some things in my life for granted while focusing intensely on others. The art-work on my album speaks to balance, and the work I do professionally outside of music does too, but sometimes when one is so grossly involved in various projects and other nouns, the most important things that keep all other things stable are neglected, including ones’ self. So, I leave you with this prayer:

Notes:CHLOE JEAN (FEAT. FATHER BROTHER SUN)
Chickenhead Johnson, & Soul Society
Award winning singer songwriter Chloe Jean recently performed to a sold-out house of 250 riveted fans at her CD release party. “That may be the best show by a new artist I’ve ever seen!” said Bettina Devin, celebrity actor/singer /performer. Model-turned-singer Chloe Jean has been making waves in the San Francisco bay area music scene with her debut album “FREAK.” Since coming on to the scene in late 2014 she has already achieved a string of accolades including:
• 1st place, WCS International Songwriting Contest for her single “What Could Be Better.”
• Top song of 2014 “Black Sheep” featured on Women of Substance Radio for her single “Black Sheep.”
• Winner “Best Song of the Month” for “Fall Back” on Songwriter Universe.
• Runner up for “Best R&B Song” WCS International Songwriting Contest for “Black Sheep.”
• Sold out EP release party at The Hawthorn in San Francisco
• Sold out CD release party at the Fenix in San Rafael
• Front page show announcement Benicia Herald
• Radio Interview on Bay Area Radio 89.5 FM

Simo & Mancub feat. Atiim Chenzira

It seems like yesterday when Kosta Cross called me and asked if he could shoot my number to Simo. I asked, “For what, and who is Simo?”, and Kosta replied, “Well, Simo is a producer and DJ, and I told him that if he wanted a lyricist and vocalist he’d better call you.” “Sure”, I said. A month passed and I hadn’t written a word, as I was still attempting to wrap my head around the beat. Shit! I’d better write something, I said to myself, and the day of our scheduled studio time six verses poured out of me; three of which made it to their new single ‘Proper Job’. It’s A collaborative production between Simo of Sleevin Records and Mancub of the San Francisco Space Cowboys (a Burning Man Tribe of musicians/DJ’s). Oh, and it’s free to download!!!

The Single Release Party ~ Friday 6/5/2015 at the Oakland New Parish:Calendar.